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Ministry of Power
Power minister reviews restoration of Power infrastructure post AMPHAN via Video conferencing
Today Shri R. K. Singh, the Union Minister of Power, reviewed the progress of restoration of power systems post AMPHAN cyclone in WB and Odisha with Additional Chief Secretary Power, WB; Principal Secretary, Power, Odisha; CMDs of various DISCOMS; Secretary Power, GoI; Additional Secretary, Power, GoI; CMD, PowerGrid, and other senior officials via video-conferencing.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Singh said that the disruption caused by the Cyclone to the power systems was extensive, but the restoration work has been carried out swiftly. He said that the Inter State Transmission System was restored within few hours and Central Power PSUs also provided human resources to carry out power restoration of local power supply in the cyclone affected areas. He expressed confidence that the restoration will be complete in Odisha by today evening itself and the work is in progress in parts of Kolkata and some other districts of West Bengal.
The minister has directed the Ministry that apart from the manpower/assistance already made available they should mobilize additional manpower through NTPC and POWERGRID and make them available to Power Department of West Bengal to assist them in restoration work. They will remain in touch with the State Government, West Bengal, so as to provide them whatever help is necessary.
The review meeting can be seen in backdrop of the statement of the Ministry of power on last Tuesday that it had put in place adequate arrangements/preparedness to handle power supply situation in the wake of Super Cyclonic Storm AMPHAN. 24x7 Control Rooms had been set up at Bhuvneshwar and Kolkata by PGCIL and NTPC. Also, PGCIL had set up a 24x7 Control Room at PGCIL Hqrs/Manesar. The ministry had also assured of all necessary support to State Power Utilities for damages, if any, to State Transmission Lines and other power infrastructure on account of the cyclone. Emergency Restoration Systems   along with adequate man power had already been placed at key locations which were to be used in case any transmission tower collapses and transmission lines disrupted.
Ministry of Railways
Railways earns Rs 92345 Crores from Freight loading till October 2022 in current financial year
Freight Earnings increases by 17% as compared to the same period of last year
Railways achieve Freight Loading of 855.63 MT till October’ 22- an improvement of 9% over last year loading
On mission mode, Indian Railways' Freight loading for first seven months of this financial year 2022-23 has crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.
On cumulative basis from April – Oct. 22, freight loading of 855.63 MT has been achieved against last year’s loading of 786.2 MT, an improvement of about 9% over last year loading. Railways have earned Rs 92345 crore against Rs 78921 crore last year which is an improvement of 17%.
During the month of October 22, Originating freight loading of 118.94 MT has been achieved against loading of 117.34 MT in Oct 21, which is an improvement of 1.4% over last year. Freight revenue of Rs. 13353 crore has been achieved against Rs 12313 crore freight earnings in October 21, thereby an improvement of 8% over last year.
Following the Mantra, “Hungry For Cargo”, IR has made sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business as well as improve the service delivery at competitive prices which has resulted in new traffic coming to railways from both conventional and non-conventional commodity streams. The customer centric approach and work of Business Development Units backed up by agile policy making helped Railways towards this landmark achievement.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 173.42 Cr
More than 44.68 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 97.82%
27,409 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 4,23,127
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.63%
With the administration of more than 44.68 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 173.42 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,95,26,899 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,99,701
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2nd Dose
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|
99,36,148
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Precaution Dose
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|
39,15,704
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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|
1,84,05,767
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2nd Dose
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|
1,73,85,665
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Precaution Dose
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|
54,69,127
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,24,34,558
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2nd Dose
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1,64,08,841
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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|
54,86,62,133
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2nd Dose
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|
42,84,21,369
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Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
20,17,43,879
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2nd Dose
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|
17,67,34,511
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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|
12,59,75,745
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2nd Dose
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11,01,10,398
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Precaution Dose
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82,58,894
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Precaution Dose
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1,76,43,725
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Total
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1,73,42,62,440
82,817 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,17,60,458.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.82%.
27,409 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 4,23,127. Active cases constitute 0.99% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 12,29,536 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 75.30 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.63% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.23%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s statement prior to departure for Republic of Korea
I am visiting the Republic of Korea at the invitation of President Moon Jae-in. This will be my second visit to the Republic of Korea and my second Summit meeting with President Moon.
We had the pleasure of receiving President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Mrs. Kim Jung-sook in India in July last year. My visit to the Republic of Korea is reflective of the importance we both attach to our relationship.
We regard the Republic of Korea as a valued friend, a nation with which we have a Special Strategic Partnership. As fellow democracies, India and the ROK have shared values and a shared vision for regional and global peace. As fellow market economies, our needs and strengths are complementary. ROK is an important partner for our ‘Make in India’ initiative as well as in our ‘Start Up India’ and ‘Clean India’ initiatives. Our collaboration in the field of science and technology is encouraging, with our joint research ranging from basic to advanced sciences.
Our people to people ties and exchanges, as always, provide the bedrock of our ties of friendship. We were touched by President Moon’s decision to send the First Lady as his special representative at the ‘Deepotsav’ Festival held in Ayodhya last November.
The growing depth and variety in our relationship has been accentuated by the harmony between our Act East Policy and ROK’s New Southern Policy. Working together, we are determined to take our relationship forward as a ‘future oriented partnership for People, Prosperity and Peace’.
During this visit, apart from my discussions with President Moon, I will meet with business leaders, members of the Indian community as well as eminent persons from all walks of life.
I am confident that this visit will help us to further strengthen this important partnership.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
10 days 'DIVYA KALA MELA' to be organized from 12th to 21st March, 2023 in Bhopal Haat, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Around 150 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from about 21 states/UTs to showcase their unique products and skills.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  is organizing a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, ‘Divya Kala Mela’from 12th to 21st March, 2023 at Bhopal Haat, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The event would present an enthralling experience to the visitors as vibrant products from various parts of the country including Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern states, handicrafts, handlooms, embroidery works and packaged food etc. will be seen together.
Around 150 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from about 21 states/UTs will be showcasing their products and skills. There would be Products in the following broad category: Home Décor & Lifestyle, Clothing, Stationery and eco-friendly products, packaged food and organic products, Toys & Gifts, Personal Accessories - Jewellery, Clutch Bags. It will be an opportunity for all to go ‘vocal for local’ and products made by Divyang craftsmen with their extra determination can be seen/purchased.
The ten Days ‘Divya Kala Mela’ will be open from 11.00 A.M. to 9.00 P.M. and witness a series of cultural activities, including performances by Divyang artists and well-known professionals alongside. Visitors can also enjoy their favorite foods from various regions of the country at the event.
The event will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mangu Bhai Patel on 12Th March at 5.00 P.M. in the presence of Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and MoS Kumari Pratima Bhoumik.
Department has grandiose plans to promote the concept, as part of which ‘Divya Kala Mela’ would be organized every year and will not be limited to Delhi and Mumbai, but across the country.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Government to Provide Rs 150 Crore for Expansion of NILD
President of India to Inaugurate a Special Rickshaw Tomorrow Designed to Help PwDs Visit NILD for Treatment: Dr. Thawar Chand Gehlot
Kolkata, September 30, 2019
The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Thawar Chand Gehlot has disclosed that the Union Government headed by Shri Narendra Modi will be providing National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities  Rs 150 crore for its expansion. He stated this today in the Institute while briefing media on the activities of President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind tomorrow, as he will be visiting the institute.
Shri Gehlot said, the persons with disabilities have been given a new nomenclature by Prime Minister-Divyangjan, and they are an integral part of the country. He pointed out that without their development; the development of the country remains half-hearted. The Minister also stated that the President will visit NILD tomorrow, to see the inmates of the Institute, specially the children who have received benefits from the institute as well as those people with disabilities who have received the help from NILD to be self-employed. The institute help the persons with disabilities to be self-sufficient in all respects, the minister reiterated. Last year nearly 28, 000 people have been made self-sufficient by this institute, by giving special training informed the minister.
The president tomorrow will inaugurate a special rickshaw designed for the divyangjans who visit the institute for treatment. He will be in NILD for nearly one hour, stated the minister.
The Joint Secretary of the ministry Smt Radhika Chakravarthy stated that the ministry is in the thought of setting up rehabilitation centres which will be multi-sensory, integrated, especially for children from 0 to six years to examine the nature of disabilities and help them go to schools for proper education.
Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of PM’s video message at Manipur Sangai Festival
Greetings! Heartiest congratulations to all the people of Manipur for successfully organizing the Sangai Festival!
Due to the Corona pandemic, the Sangai Festival was organized after two years. I am glad that this event came out in a grander form than ever before. It shows the spirit and passion of the people of Manipur. Particularly, the way the Manipur government organized it with such a broad vision is really commendable! I appreciate Chief Minister N. Biren Singh ji and his entire government for the same.
Friends,
Manipur is a state full of natural beauty, cultural richness and diversity, so much so that everyone wants to visit here at least once. Manipur is like a beautiful garland made up of different types of gems sewn together in a single thread. That's why, we can see Mini India within Manipur. During this 'Amritkaal', the country is moving forward with the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. In such a scenario, the successful organization of the Sangai Festival on the theme of "Festival of Oneness" will give us more energy and a new inspiration for the future. Sangai is not only the state animal of Manipur, but also has a special place in India's social values and traditions. Therefore, the Sangai Festival is also a great festival to celebrate the biological diversity of India. It also celebrates India's cultural and spiritual ties with nature. And at the same time, this festival also arouses social sensibility necessary for a sustainable lifestyle. When we make nature, animals and plants a part of our festivals and celebrations, then co-existence becomes a natural part of our lives.
Brothers and Sisters,
I am told that this time the Sangai Festival was organized not only in the capital city but also in the entire state, elevating the spirit of "Festival of Oneness". From the Nagaland border to the Myanmar border, diverse colours of the festival were seen at around 14 locations. This was a commendable initiative! When more and more people are associated with such events, only then its full potential comes to the fore.
Friends,
There is a centuries-old tradition of festivals, celebrations and fairs in our country. Through such festivals, not only our culture gets enriched, but the local economy too gets a tremendous boost. Events like the Sangai Festival attract investors and businesses as well. I am confident that this festival will become a powerful medium of such gaiety and development of the state in the future as well.
With this spirit, thank you very much everyone!
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of PM’s speech. Original speech was delivered in Hindi.
Special Service and Features
An exclusive E-post Counter opened at Vellore HPO to honor Mirabai Chanu.
An exclusive e-post Counter opened at Vellore HPO on 29.07.2021 at 10.00 hrs in order to honor the Silver Medal winner in Tokyo Olympic Games “India’s Mirabai Chanu” by sending wishes through e-post at the rate of Rs.10/- only.
It is intimated that we can send e-post message “Best of Luck Indian Olympic Team” for the forth coming events.
The function was inaugurated by Shri.M.Tamil Selvan who has won Bronze Medal in National Games, Jharkhand during 2011 and Silver Medal in Senior National Championship, Udaipur during 2010 under Weight Lifting Category. He is working now as Postman in Department of Posts.
The function was presided by Shri.P.Komal Kumar, Superintendent of Post Offices, Vellore Division. He requested to use this facility to send wishes to “India’s Mirabai Chanu” who made all citizens to be proud.
The main object of the event was to encourage the winners and to recognize all wherever talents are proved.
This is stated in a press release issued by Superintendent of Post Offices, Vellore Division, Vellore 632 001
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Growth in Tea Exports in 2022
The export of tea during January-May, 2022 was 83.49 M. Kgs.  as compared to 77.26 M. Kgs.  during the corresponding period of last year, which shows a growth of 8.06% in volume and 3.94% in value term. As per quick estimates value of tea exports in June, 2022 is Rs. 500.03 Crores against Rs. 390.28 Crores in June, 2021 showing a growth of 28.12%.
It has been a continuous endeavour of the Tea Board and tea industry to strategize ways and means to ensure quality of tea being exported from India. The following measures are being undertaken by the Tea Board on sustained basis:
- Enforcement of “Plant Protection Code ” in the plantations for “Good Agricultural Practices ” and the “Factory Safety Management System ” at the factory level for “Good Manufacturing Practices ”.
- Mandatory testing of sampled teas  for checking conformance with the FSSAI parameters at the factory level
- Regular awareness camps/workshops for small tea growers at the grass root level for imparting training on GAP.
- Mandatory closure of all the factories in early December every year also helps in arresting infusion of sub-standard teas into the system
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
MALABAR-2023 AT SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Indian Navy's indigenous frontline warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata will participate in Exercise MALABAR 2023 scheduled at/ off Sydney from 11 - 21 August 23 along with ships and aircraft from the US Navy , Japan Maritime Self Defence Force  and the Royal Australian Navy .
MALABAR series of maritime exercise commenced in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between Indian Navy and US Navy and has grown in stature over the years to include four prominent navies in the Indo-Pacific Region. The 2020 edition witnessed the maiden participation of the Royal Australian Navy . This year marks the 27th edition of MALABAR which is being hosted by Royal Australian Navy .
MALABAR 2023 is scheduled to be conducted in two phases. The Harbour Phase involves wide-ranging activities such as cross-deck visits, professional exchanges, sports fixtures and several interactions for planning and conduct of the Sea Phase. The Sea Phase will include various complex and high intensity exercises in all three domains of warfare, encompassing anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine exercises including live weapon firing drills. The exercise provides an opportunity to the Indian Navy to enhance and demonstrate interoperability and also gain from the best practices in maritime security operations from its partner nations.
INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the indigenously designed and built Project-17 class multi-role stealth frigates and is presently commanded by Capt Rajan Kapoor. INS Kolkata is the first ship of the indigenously designed and built Project-15A class destroyers and is commanded by Capt Sharad Sinsunwal. Both ships have been built at Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai and are fitted with state-of-the-art array of weapons and sensors to detect and neutralise threats in surface, air and underwater domains.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Vocational Training Collaborating with States and Industries
Vocational Training is a concurrent subject. The development of training schemes at National level, the evolution of policy, laying of training standard, norms, conducting of examinations, certification, etc. are the responsibilities of the Central government, whereas, day to day administration including an admission in ITIs rests with the respective State Governments/UTs. Presently, training courses under the Craftsmen Training Scheme are being offered through a network of ITIs located all over the country with total trainees enrolled 22.82 lakhs  on NCVTMIS portal with an objective to provide skilled workforce to the industry in 138 NSQF compliant trades.
Further, in order to enhance employability of trainees graduating from ITIs, from the session 2019-20, duration of curricula of employability skill has been increased from 110 hrs to 160 hrs in the first year of ITIs. Besides, web based Employability Skills would be of an additional component of 80 hrs in 2nd year. In addition, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  2016-20 on pan-India basis with an objective to provide skilling to one crore people over four years . Under the scheme, as on 11.11.2019, 64.27 lakhs candidates have been trained, out of which 14.43 lakhs have been placed.
The MSDE, through the National Skill Development Corporation , has taken up multiple initiatives to connect with industries for partnership under the Skill India Mission. 38 Sector Skill Councils have been set up as Industry led bodies which help in training need analysis, curriculum development, rolling out of training and assessment and certification.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri R.K. Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
About 40 Crores fund allocated for preservation of VICTORIA MEMORIAL in the last three years: Dr. Mahesh Sharma
Government has taken a number of measures for preservation of VICTORIA MEMORIAL Hall , namely, preservation and digitisation of artifacts, modernization and renovation of galleries and stores, security fencing of office building and maintenance of the garden.
Year wise details of funds allocated and expenditure incurred during last three years by Victoria Memorial Hall  for aforesaid activities are as under:

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Year
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Fund allocation
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Expenditure incurred
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2015- 16
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1352.04
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788.76
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2016-17
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1128.45
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1128.98
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2017-18
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1496.17
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859.45
There has been an increase in footfall and revenue generated by way of entry tickets; Details of last three years are as under:
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Year
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Visitors
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Amount 
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2015-16
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33,02,053
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5,71,90,910
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2016-17
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35,05,545
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6,19,46,880
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2017-18
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36,26,149
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6,65,72,740
This increase in footfall is due to implementation of a multimedia campaign by the Government through its web portal, major newspapers and organizing important cultural events throughout the year.
The above information was given by Minister of State  for Culture and Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate change Dr. Mahesh Sharma, in reply to an Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha today.
NB/PS
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